Google just updated its iOS search app to include advanced voice search. The new feature is similar to Apple's Siri. Click here to do...
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"The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia" A Great Movie About Dyslexia
Sunday, October 28, 2012
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A new movie called The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia is going to premier Monday, October 29 on HBO. I was lucky enough to go to a screeni...
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Apple Announces iPad mini
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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Today, Apple announced the iPad mini a 7.9" iPad running iOS 6 . The iPad mini is cheaper than the full size iPad with a starting pric...
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100% Netflix Videos to be Captioned by 2014
Monday, October 22, 2012
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Netflix and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) have settled a lawsuit regarding captioning of streamed movies. Netflix agreed to hav...
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Ariadne GPS App Review
Sunday, October 21, 2012
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Ariadne GPS is an app for iPhone , iPad and iPod Touch that allows people with visual impairments to navigate their surroundings. Ariadne ...
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Apple To Hold Special Event On October 23
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
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Apple issued invitations to select members of the media for an October 23 special event. The event will begin at 10 AM pacific. Apple is r...
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Two Contrasting Views of Educational Technology
Thursday, October 11, 2012
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I’d like to share a couple of videos with you that I have used recently in the courses I teach . I find these videos particularly interestin...
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iOS 6: Do Not Disturb Mode
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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A new feature in iOS 6 called Do Not Disturb is great for people with ADD or people who just do not want to be disturbed by calls, texts, e...
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iOS 6: VoiceOver Compatiblity with Maps, Assistive Touch, and Zoom
Monday, October 8, 2012
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iOS 6 the latest operating system for iPhone , iPad and iPod Touch includes new VoiceOver enhancements. The enhancements allow VoiceOver ...
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Assistive Touch Improvements in iOS 6
Sunday, October 7, 2012
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Apple's iOS 6 improves on the Assistive Touch feature that was originally introduced in iOS 5 . Assistive Touch allows people with phy...
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How to Use iOS 6 Speak Selection With Highlighting
Monday, October 1, 2012
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Apple's newly released iOS 6 includes a new improvements to Speak Selection that highlights words as they are read aloud. Click here ...
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